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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1902
Page
4
An old patent medicine promotion touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for consumption headaches dizziness jaundice malaria fever and all liver and stomach troubles. It also advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for weak digestion constipation and loss of appetite with a local Tombstone Drug Store reference.
A Columbia Ceylon watchmaker touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children and adults. He cites rapid relief after two years of use and says it often cures hoarseness with a single bottle. Mrs Halle of Crawford, Virginia, reports her son regaining consciousness after three doses. For sale by all medicine dealers.
Officials announce a comprehensive investigation into the largest dam in Arizona. The inquiry covers design safety, environmental impact, funding, and potential amendments to construction timelines. Agencies coordinate across state and federal levels to verify compliance and public risk mitigation.
The United States Geological Survey details a large reservoir site below the Salt and Tonto Creek junction in Arizona. It would hold a water elevation 200 feet above the river bed and cover about 1.9 million square feet, enabling irrigation of nearly 200000 acres and supplying a stable water supply to regions dependent on uncertain streams. Cement costs drove up the project until local cement production could cut expenses, saving about a million dollars in construction costs and using water power to run dam operations.
A flood story from Lisbon describes a man washed down a telegraph line and suffering illness until Dr Kings New Discovery cured him. A Tombstone social and mining updates fillouts, with notices from the Copper Bullion company and an at home sewing ad offering $9 weekly work.
The text notes candy prices climbing from 18 to 25 cents per dosso while Me Rockefeller donates more money for churches and colleges. It mentions planned construction of the Benson smelter beginning without delay and promoters’ expectation of strong revenue from ongoing operation. Management anticipates ample Cochise County demand to keep workers busy.
A medley of excerpts notes kindness and daily acts, then shifts to a patent medicine ad for syrup of senna, and includes local civic and political mentions. Charles Douglas wins Fort Manchues contract for the coming year as Tombstone’s leaders discuss regimental HQ in Fort Huachuca.
The advertisement touts blood purification by organs and targets liver and stomach health. Champerlain's Stomach and Liver Tablet is promoted as superior to any blood purifier. Free samples are offered at dealers in medicines.
The item mentions a Los Angeles woman punishing a stenographer, Boer forces currounded, and a mining plant at Lena in Lordaburg NM. It cites Sheriff Del Lewis capturing four men for cattle stealing, Mexicans in the Dregoon mountains, cattle hides found, brands destroyed, and an examination before Justice Clare on Tuesday.
A group discovers a flaw in a written contract that allows them to quit for only thirty days though the agreement required a longer restraint. They confront the issue in court after attempting to enforce the terms and realize the period ends after thirty days. A self-proclaimed clever lawyer figure emerges amid the discussion.
Sallie Harris of Salem Nebraska reports rapid relief after using Chamberlain s Pain Balm for muscular rheumatism. Two applications improved her condition and one full day of care resulted in complete recovery. The ad notes the product is sold by all medicine dealers.
List of undelivered letters at the Tombstone post office includes A A Biles C W Johnson L Marque Wor Olson David Ramirez Concepcion Ude. Call for these letters by advertising date LG Cuasus P M.
Advertisement notes the light blue enamel box bearing the C mark with tails for Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Each tablet stamped C.C.C. and warns against bulk sales, guiding to AB druggists.
The county recorder lists numerous instruments recorded in the past week including land and improvements transfers in Tombstone and Douglas. Notable entries include M F Castaneda and Adm Castaneda transfers of land, shares moves, and various property deeds with values ranging up to over 1 000 dollars.
Twelve years after a wire injury in parasol Martford Gonn Arizona inflammation blood poisoning persisted until West doctors urged amputation. One bottle of Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve restored the leg. Also reports Lucky Merk Lolley reveals a gypsum body twenty miles west of Tucson promising cement quality and potential development.
A collage from multiple papers features quips and cartoons on public figures, fashion, and social habits. The snippets reference Philadelphia Bulletin on hats, Brooklyn Eagle commentary, and Chicago papers, with light humor about money, beauty, and society.
An advertisement claims rapid weight gain from Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil. It cites readers who gained pounds in weeks, including a Batavia woman who regained 15 pounds after three bottles and returned to work, asserting early consumption cures.
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